Synergistic herbicidal composition for the control of weeds

ABSTRACT

Herbicidal compositions in the form of synergistic combinations of either 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyl-1,2,4-triazin-5one or 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-tert.-butyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-one with either or both of N&#39;&#39;-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole, which are individually known compounds, which combinations possess synergistic herbicidal properties especially for the control of weeds.

United States Patent Faust et a1.

[ 51 Sept. 30, 1975 1 SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION FOR THE CONTROL OF WEEDS [75] Inventors: Wilfried Faust, Cologne; Kurt Westphal, Wuppertal-Vohwinkel, both of Germany [73] Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft,

Leverkusen, Germany [22] Filed: Dec. 15, 1969 121] Appl. No.: 885,367

:30] Foreign Application Priority Data Dec. 17, 1969 Germany 1815145 52] US. Cl. 7l/9 3; 71/95; 71/120 51] Int. Cl A0ln 9/22 58] Field of Search 71/93, 95, 120

56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,235,357 2/1966 Loux 71/93 12/1970 Timmler et a1. 71/93 6/1972 Westphal 71/93 X [5 7] ABSTRACT Herbicidal compositions in the form of synergistic combinations of either 3-methylmercapto-4-aminc-6- isopropyl-l,2,4-triazin-5-one or 3-methylmercapto-4- amino-6-tert.-buty1-l,2,4-triazin-5-0ne with either or both of N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethy1-urea and 3-amino-l,2,4-triazole, which are individually known compounds, which combinations possess synergistic herbicidal properties especially for the control of weeds.

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SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION FOR THE CONTROL OF WEEDS The present invention relates to and has for its objects the provision for particular new herbicidal compositions in the form of synergistic combinations of either 3-methyl-mercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyl-1 ,2,4- triazin-S-one or 3-methyLmercapto-4-amino-6-tert.- butyl-1,2,4-tria2in-5-one with either or both of N-( 3,4- dichloro-phenyl)N,Ndimethyl-urea and 3-amino- 1,2,4-triazole, which are individually known compounds, which combinations possess outstanding synergistic herbicidal properties especially for the control of weeds, optionally in the form of carrier composition mixtures of such synergistic combinations with solid and/or liquid dispersible carrier vehicles, and methods for using such synergistic combinations in a new way especially for combatting Weeds, with other and further objects becoming apparent from a study of the within specification and accompanying examples.

It is known that triazinones such as 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyll ,2,4-triazin-5-one (la) and 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-tert.-butyl- 1,2,4-triazin-5-one (lb) can be used as herbicides [compare Belgian Pat. No. 697,083].

It is also known that N-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,N- dimethyl-urea (2a) [compare US. Pat. Nos.

' 2,655,445; 3,134,665; and 3,152,880; as well as German Pat. No. 970,425] and 3-amino-1 ,2,4-triazole (3 a) [compare US. Pat. No. 2,670,282] are suitable alone or together for combatting weeds.

All these active compounds, however, are selective herbicides and thus have the disadvantage that, when used as selective herbicides, they do not adequately destroy or control all of the wide variety of weeds which occur on uncropped land. Understandably, those weeds which are not controlled then spread unusually rapidly, since they grow without further rivalry from the other weeds which are controlled or destroyed by the given herbicide, and thus tend to negate the initial advantage of a given herbicidal treatment.

It has been found, in accordance with the present invention, that the particular new herbicidal compositions which comprise synergistic combinations of the active compounds i. 3-methylmercapto4-amino-6-isopropyl-l ,2,4-

triazin-S-one or 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6- tert.-butyl-l ,2,4-triazin-5-one of the formula N-NH,

c s cH and iii. 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole of the formula in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially between 2:l:1 to 1:2:1 to 1:122, possess an especially broad and selective herbicidal activity against weeds on uncropped land.

The active compounds of the instant synergistic combinations are precisely defined by formulae la), lb), (2a) and (3a) above, and all three are individually well known.

Surprisingly, the herbicidal effectiveness of the particular new synergistic combinations of active compounds according to the present invention is substan tially higher than the sum of the separate effects of the individual active compounds. This is not merely a supplementary or additive effect, but rather a genuine synergistic effect which was not to be foreseen. Significantly, this synergistic effect is particularly great when limited to specific ratios of concentration as noted above.

Advantageously, the synergistic combinations of active compounds according to the present invention are markedly superior to known active compounds conventionally used for weed control in agricultural crops, especially for total herbicidal control of weeds on paths, squares or broad area patches, railway embankments, and waste land. The instant synergistic combinations of active compounds therefore represent a valuable contribution to the act of weed control agents.

The ratio by weight of the active compounds in the instant synergistic combinations may be varied within a certain critical range. In general, the given combination of active compounds is in a ratio by weight of about 1:2 based on two individual components at a time, i.e. in a ratio by weight of substantially between about 2:1:1 through 1:2:1 to 1:1:2 for compounds (la): (2a): (3a), as aforesaid, as well as for compounds (lb):(2a):(3a). In the case of the synergistic combination of only two of the active compounds in question, i.e. compound (1a) with either compound (2a) or compound (3a) or compound (1b) with either compound (2a) or compound (3a), the ratio by weight is still 1:2, and preferably 1:1, based on the combinations (la):- (2a) and (la):(3a), as Well as lb):(2a) and lb):(3a), respectively.

Advantageously, the instant synergistic combinations of active compounds have a very favorable herbicidal activity against weeds on uncropped land.

The term weeds as used herein is to be considered in the widest sense and thus is to be understood to mean all plants which usually occur as contamination of agricultureal crops, or as otherwise undesired plants or vegetation for the particular purpose in question.

The synergistic combinations usable according to the present invention evince an extremenly strong herbicidal power. Such synergistic combinations are therefore particularly suitable for the total destruction of weeds. The effect starts soon after application and is long lasting.

Significantly, it is also possible to destroy weeds growths which contain weeds which are particularly difficult to combat, such as hard grasses, sorrel, crowfoot, mugwort, hawkweed, broadleaf plantain, knapweed, dandelion, and the like.

The instant synergistic combinations show a particularly pronounced effect against herbaceous plants such as St. Johns wort, mint and milfoil.

The synergistic combinations according to the present invention can be applied prophylactically to soil on which there is no growth, but are preferably applied onto the existing weed growth.

The particular synergistic combinations of active compounds according to the instant invention can be utilized, if desired, in the form of the usual formulations or compositions with conventional inert (i.e. plant compatible or herbicidally inert) pesticide diluents or extenders, i.e. diluents or extenders of the type usable in conventional pesticide formulations or compositions, e.g. conventional pesticide dispersible carrier vehicles, such as solutions, emulsions, suspensions, emulsifiable concentrates, spray powders, pastes, soluble powders, dusting agents, granules, etc. These are prepared in known manner, for instance by extending the synergistic combination of active compounds with conventional pesticide dispersible liquid diluent carriers and/or dispersible solid carriers optionally with the use of carrier vehicle assistants, e.g. conventional pesticide surface-active agents, including emulsifying agents and/or dispersing agents, whereby, for example, in the case where water is used as diluent, organic solvents may be added as auxiliary solvents. The following may be chiefly considered for use as conventional carrier vehicles for this purpose: inert dispersible liquid diluent carriers including inert organic solvents, such as aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g. benzene, toluene, xylene, etc.), halogenated, especially chlorinated, aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g. chlorobenzenes), paraffins (e.g. petroleum fractions), chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (e.g. methylene chloride, etc.), alcohols (e.g., methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, etc.), ethers, etheralcohols (e.g. glycol monomethyl ether, etc.), amines (e.g. ethanolamine, etc.), amides (e.g. dimethyl formamide, etc.), sulfoxides (e.g. dimethyl sulfoxide, etc.), ketones (e.g. acetone, etc.). and/or water; as well as inert dispersible finely divided solid carriers, such as ground natural minerals (e.g. kaolins, alumina, silica or quartz, chalk, i.e. calcium carbonate, talc, kieselguhr, etc.), and ground synthetic minerals (e.g. highly dispersed silicic acid, silicates, e.g. alkali silicates, etc.); whereas the following may be chiefly considered for use as conventional carrier vehicle assistants, e.g. surface-active agents, for this purpose: emulsifying agents, such as nonionic and/or anionic emulsifying agents (e.g. polyethylene oxide esters of fatty acids, polyethylene oxide ethers of fatty alcohols, alkyl sulfonates, aryl sulfonates, etc., and especially alkyl aryl-polyglycol ethers, magnesium stearate, sodium oleate, etc.), and- /or dispersing agents, such as lignin, sulfite waste liquors, methyl cellulose, etc.

As will be appreciated by the artisan, the synergistic combination of active compounds according to the instant invention may be employed alone or in the form of carrier composition extended mixtures with such solid and/or liquid dispersible carrier vehicles and/or with other known compatible active agents, such as other herbicides, fungicides, bactericides, etc., if desired, or in the form of particular dosage preparations for specific application made therefrom, such as solutions, emulsions, suspensions, powders, pastes, and granules which are thus ready for use.

As concerns commercially marketed preparations, these generally contemplate carrier composition overall mixtures in which the synergistic combination of active compounds is present in a total amount substantially between about 0.195%, and preferably 05-90%,

by weight of the overall carrier composition extended mixture, whereas overall carrier composition mixtures suitable for direct application or field application generally contemplate those in which the synergistic combination of active compounds is present, e.g. in the form of a dosage unit preparation containing substantially between about 5-50, and preferably 10-20, kilograms of the synergistic combination per hectare of soil being treated, i.e. irrespective of the presence or absence of the carrier vehicle. Thus, the present invention contemplates selective herbicidal compositions which comprise overall carrier composition extended mixtures of a conventional dispersible carrier vehicle such as (l) a dispersible carrier solid, and/or (2) a dispersible carrier liquid such as an inert organic solvent and- /or water preferably including a surface-active effective amount of a carrier vehicle assistant, e.g. a surfaceactive agent, such as an emulsifying agent and/or a dispersing agent, and an amount of the synergistic combination of active compounds, e.g. in a ratio of 2:1:1 through 1:2:1 to 1:1:2 therebetween for the compounds la):(2a):(3a), or in a ratio of 1:2, and preferably lzl, therebetween for the two compounds (la):- (2a) or (la):(3a), as aforesaid, which is effective for the purpose in question and which is generally between about 0.1-% by weight of the overall carrier composition extended mixture. Specifically, the synergistic combination of the active compounds may be applied in the form of a herbicidal composition to a surface area, for example, railway tracks, fence lines, paths or other places where weeds cause damage, impede drainage or lead to increased fire or corrosion risks, in concentrations such that said synergistic combination is distributed in a dosage of substantially between about 5-50 kg per hectare of soil being treated, preferably l0 20 kg per hectare, although it will be appreciated that in connection with the post-emergence use of the instant synergistic combinations, as well as the preemergence use thereof, the concentration may be varied within a fairly wide range, depending on various factors such as the composition of the synergistic combination, the conditions of cultivation soil, weeds, e.g. weeds particularly difficult to combat in crop cultivation, weather, and the like. However, generally the preemergence range of concentration of the synergistic combination will be 0.1 to 95% by weight of the overall mixture as aforesaid, while the post-emergence range of such synergistic combination will be between about 5-50 kg per hectare, as aforesaid, i.e. irrespective of the presence or absence of the carrier vehicle.

Furthermore, the present invention contemplates methods of selectively killing, combatting or controlling undesired plants, e. g. weeds and the like, especially weeds particularly difficult to combat on uncropped land, which comprise applying to at least one of (a) such weeds and (b) their habitat, i.e. the locus to be protected, a herbicidally effective or toxic amount of a herbicidal composition containing the particular synergistic combination of active compounds of the invention alone or together in an overall mixture with a carrier vehicle as noted above. The instant formulations or compositions are applied in the usual manner, for ex- EXAMPLE 1 Spraying test on existing weeds.

ample, by spraying, atomizing, scattering, dusting, wa 5 Active compound preparations tering, sprinkling, pouring, vaporizing, and the like, L Containing 70% by weight of either 2. 2 5 ij posftemgrgenced apphcanon to the weeds methylmercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyl-l ,2,4-triazin- 15 6 pre proce or plfe'emergence 5-one, or 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-tert.-butylplication to the soil, and generally in amounts such iz,4 h.iazin 5 one respectively, 5% by weight of a h regardless of the presence absnce of the 10 mixture of an arylsulfonic acid-formaldehyde condenrier vehicle and/or other compatible active agents, subsate ethyhpolygiycoLether, 2% by weight of lignin stantially between about 5-50 kg. of the synergistic sulfonate and 23% by weight of quartz powder. combination are distributed per hectare of soil being ii Containing 80% b weight of N-(3 4-dichlo1'0- treated phenyl)-N,N-diniethyl-urea, 5% by weight of lignin- The favorable herbicidal effect of the instant combi- Suit-(mate 35% by weight of highly disperse Silica natifms of active compounds f Seen m the 1.5% by weight of naphthalene sulfonate and 10% by lowing example. Whereas the individual active con weight of Colloidal kaolin pounds exhibit deficiencies with regard to their herbiiii containing 100% by weight of 3 amino i 2 cidal effect, the instant synergistic combinations have triaz'oie a very broad and long lasting activity against weeds, The preparations are brought to the requisite com which exceeds the simple sum of the individual effects. Centration by dilution with water Such diluted prepa In h case of Selecnve herblcldes especlaily those rations are then applied to plots showing similar weed selective for weeds as opposed to valuable agricultural growth, using a conventional Spraying apparatus and an crops a Synerg1 st1c effect 18 always conslfjered to be amount of liquor of 750 litres per hectare. It will be re- F F when wlth Same q apphedithe alized that the particular active compound concentrabicidal effect of the given combination of active comtion in the preparation is of no importance; only the P99 3 the Weeds equal 9 E i g h the amount of active compound or synergistic combination bicidal effect of the more effective individual active applied per unit area is decisive compounds alone, while at the same time the herbicidal After 2 months and after 6 months the plant growth effectiveness of thecombination of active compounds which initially Showed a degree of area Coverage of on the cultivated plant itself is less than the herbicidal 100%, is examined and the remaining growth iS effectiveness on such cultivated plant of that individual sessed as a percentage degree f Cover f the vegeta f Compound Whlch 15 most Compauble wlth h tion. A degree of cover of 100% denotes that the cover F a Plant caesi thefeforei Selecnv' at the time of the assessment is as great as the cover at ity, and thus the herbicidal index, is clearly increased. the Start. 0% denotes that all weeds h b d In the Case of Combinations of active Compounds with stroyed. Furthermore the surviving varieties of plants out synergistic effect, a mere broadening of the specare d d trum of activity iS expected, but not an increase of the The particular active compounds or combinations of s l ivi y. n r l y, without yn g h Sum of 40 active compounds tested, the amounts used per unit the effects to be expected from a given combination of area and the results obtained will be seen from the folactive compounds understandably depends on the mixlowing Table l. in ratio and lies between the individual effect of the Table 2 below, in similar manner, ives the im air- 8 g P less effective and that of the more effective individual ment of the individual varieties of plants by the particuactive compound. lar active compounds or combinations of active com- From the tables of the example it can clearly be seen Pounds testedthat the combinations of active compounds according It will be realized that the amounts used per unit area to the invention show a genuine synergistic effect. The noted below are of the active compounds themselves or herbicidal effect of the combination of active com- 0f the combinations of active compounds, irrespective pounds is always at least as high as the herbicidal effect of whether carrier vehicles and/or surface-active agents of the more effective individual active compound. are present in the corresponding formulations.

Table 1 Active Compound Amount of Active Mixing ratio Degree of Cover in or Combination Compound or of the active after 2 months after 6 months 7 of Compounds Combination of compounds broadbroad Active Compounds grasses leaved grasses leaved Applied in kg/ha weeds weeds O i H C 3 30 35 -c, ,-c N-NH2 4 25 50 30 60 (la) 1 6 i0 40 i5 55 N CS-CH;| 12 2,5 30 5 50 (known) Table 1 Continued Amount of Active Compound or Active Compound or Combination Mixing ratio. of the active Degree of Cover in after 2 months after 6 months of Compounds Combination of compounds broadbroad- Active Compounds grasses leaved grasses leaved Applied in kg/ha weeds weeds c] :H 3 25 75 25 75 (2a) NHCON 4 20 75 20 80 CH; 6 1O 65 2O 75 c] 12 5O 15 70 (known) NH 3 7O 25 75 I I 4 2s 65 25 75 CH CNH 6 2O 6O 25 75 12 1o 30 70 N (known) 3 30 60 35 65 t c,H, -c N-NH, 4 25 so 3o 60 (lb) 6 1O 4O 15 C-SCH 12 2.5 30 5 5O N (known) *"grasses" means: Agropyron repens, Dactylis glomerata, Bromus erectus, Calamagrostis epigeios, and Echinochloa crus-galli.

broad-leaved weeds mean those which occur on roads or industrial a reas.

Amount of Active Compound or Active Compound or Combination Mixing ratio of the active Degree of Cover in after 2 months after 6 months of Compounds Combination of compounds broadbroad- Active Compounds grasses leaved grasses leaved Applied in kg/ha weeds weeds 3 1:1 30 35 4 1:1 20 50 25 60 (2a)+(3a) 12 1:1 5 3O 10 50 (known) (la)+(3a) l2 1: 2,5 25 10 30 (la)+-(2a) 12 1: 2.5 25 5 40 (1a)+(2a)+(3a) 12 2:1:1 0 20 2.5 25 (1a)+(2a)+(3a) 12 12221 O 25 5 25 (1a)+(2a)+(3a) 12 1:1:2 2.5 20 5 30 (1a)+(2a)+(3a) 12 1:1:1 O 5 25 10 Table 2 Active Compound or Amount of Active Mixing Plantago Achillea Rumex Hypericum Mentha Taraxacum Combination of Compound or ratio (broad- (milfoil) (sorrel) StJohns (mint) (dandelion) Active Compounds Combination of of the leaved (wort) (as in Table 1) Active Compound active plantain) Applied in kg/ha compounds (1a) (known) 12 MR MR MS S MR MS (lb) (known) 12 MR MR MS S MR MS (2a) (known) 12 R MR R R MR MR (311) (known) 12 MR MS MR MR 1 MS MS (2a) (3a) (known) 12 1:1 MR MS MS MR MS MS (la)+(3a) 12 1:1 MS MS MS S MS MS (la)+(2a) 12 1:1 MS MS MS S MS MS (la)+(2a)+(3a) 12 1:1:1 S S S S S S R resistant: no impairment of plant growth by the active compound or combination. MR moderately resistant: slight impairment of the plant growth by the active compound or combination, rapid fresh growth MS moderately sensitive: strong impairment of the plant growth by the active compound or combination, delayed fresh growth S sensitive: plant destroyed by active compound or combination; no fresh growth It will be realized by the artisan that all of the foregoing synergistic compositions of active compound combinations contemplated by the present invention pos- 6O sess the desired selective herbicidal properties, as well as a comparatively low toxicity toward warm-blooded creatures, enabling such synergistic combinations of active compounds to be used with correspondingly favorable compatibility with respect to warm-blooded 65 creatures for more effective control and/or elimination of weeds, by application of such synergistic combinations of active compounds to such weeds and/or their habitat. Nevertheless, the instant synergistic combina lt will be appreciated that the instant specification and examples are set forth' by way of illustration and not limitation, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

What is claimed is:

l. Synergistic herbicidal composition comprising an effective amount of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6- isopropyl-l ,2,4-triazin--one with N '-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1 ,2,4-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 2:1:1.

2. Synergistic herbicidal composition comprising an effective amount of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6- isopropyl-l ,2,4-triazin-5-one with N 3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-l,2,4-triazole I plying a herbicidally effective amount of a synergistic combination of 3-rnethy1mercapto-4-amino-6- isopropyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-one with N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl )-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1 ,2,4-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 2: 1:1.

6. Method for combating weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of a synergistic combination of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6- isopropyl-l ,2,4-triazin-5-one with N-( 3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1 ,2,4triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about l:2:l.

7. Method for combating weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of a synergistic combination of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6- isopropyll ,2,4-triazin-5-one with 3 ,4-dichloro phenyl )-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-l ,2,4-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 1:1:2.

8. Method for combating weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of a synergistic combination of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6- isopropyll ,2,4-triazin-5-one with N 3 ,4-dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-l ,2,5-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 1:1:1. 

1. SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF 3-METHYLMERCAPTO-4-AMINO-6-ISOPROPYL-1,2,4TRIAZIN-5-ONE WITH N''-(3,4-DICHLORO-PHENYL)-N,N-DIMETHYLUREA AND 3-AMINO-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE IN ADMIXTURE IN A RATIO BY WEEIGHT OF SUBSTANTIALLY ABOUT 2:1:1.
 2. Synergistic herbicidal composition comprising an effective amount of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-one with N''-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 1:2:1.
 3. Synergistic herbicidal composition comprising an effective amount of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-one with N''-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 1:1:2.
 4. A synergistic herbicidal composition comprising an effective amount of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-one with N''-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 1:1:1.
 5. Method for combating weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of a synergistic combination of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-one with N''-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 2:1:1.
 6. Method for combating weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of a synergistic combination of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-one with N''-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 1:2:1.
 7. Method for combating weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of a synergistic combination of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-one with -((3, 4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 1:1:2.
 8. Method for combating weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of a synergistic combination of 3-methylmercapto-4-amino-6-isopropyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-one wiTh N''-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-urea and 3-amino-1,2,5-triazole in admixture in a ratio by weight of substantially about 1:1:1. 